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[Mano]

We do, there was one last weekend actually called "Vehikel" (old cars/Bikes/mopeds) but unfortunately not a lot of 4stroke honda parts.

[gerbrandicus]

You did an amazing job on the K1 and seems like the 'E' is going to turn out just as perfect.
Did you rechrome fenders etc? That's insanely expensive here in Holland.
The candy blue on the SS50E, that is said to be a pretty difficult and therefore expensive color to paint. Apparently not all shops can do that.
Incredible, really nice!

p.s. I must still have the partslist for the SS50E, it also covers the 5-speed model with upswept exhaust. That one also has sidecover decals which say '5-speed' below 'Honda 50'. So cool. If you need partnumbers, let me know.
And if you come across genuine HM sidecover decals, I'm your man

[Mathijs0001]

Nice to meet you Mark end welcome!!
Youre mopeds looks amazing I hope to hear more.
End maby you can help us whit parts.

[markking]

You did an amazing job on the K1 and seems like the 'E' is going to turn out just as perfect.
Did you rechrome fenders etc? That's insanely expensive here in Holland.
The candy blue on the SS50E, that is said to be a pretty difficult and therefore expensive color to paint. Apparently not all shops can do that.
Incredible, really nice!

p.s. I must still have the partslist for the SS50E, it also covers the 5-speed model with upswept exhaust. That one also has sidecover decals which say '5-speed' below 'Honda 50'. So cool. If you need partnumbers, let me know.
And if you come across genuine HM sidecover decals, I'm your man

Hi gerbrandicus, thanks, the chromework for the 'e' seen in the picture cost £290 - I don't know how that compares with what it would cost in Holland.
As for paint I managed to find a good match with a current auto colour, it's a VW colour - Diving Blue Alt#1, code = LA5X . Here's how it compares with the original Candy Blue shock tops (sorry for the picture quality)...



Here are a few more pictures of fresh chrome and painted parts, Paint cost £300, though as with the chromework, I do my own preparation to keep the cost down. Hope you like...










We had the model you describe in the UK also, 5-speed with upswept exhaust, it was called the SS50z here - a rare beast indeed - I've not seen one for many years.



I know what you mean about the sidecover decals, I've got some CMSNL replicas for now as I've not been able to find originals either. They look ok but are way thinner - the originals looked as though they were made of metal with a self adhesive backing!

[NIX]

Ha, CMS we know, the owner is a Dutch stroker.

Why did you put a 110 under the K1? Was the original engine worn too far or just because of drivability? It's possible to use a DRP crank and big bore cilinder to reach 90cc or more and still keep the original looks and (advancing) points ingition.

[markking]

Hi Nix, I have several engines I play with, all are for 6v points ignition, the 110 uses a 49.5mm stroke pit bike crank with the narrow taper for the points ignition flywheel, onto which I put a 94mm rod to suit the Lifan piston, though I had to open the SS cases out to suit the 52.4mm cylinder.
I have the original reconditioned standard engine for the bike also, but I wouldn't use it as it's too slow.



Click on picture to play - this was the first fire-up.

[TheYoungOne]

Hi Mark,

Welcome to the Dutch forum.

Really liked the pictures and the rigid/thorough way of restoring, great to see the SS50E as well.

Please follow the link below on this forum to see pictures of my restoration, it is a Candy Ruby Red R4C CD50 cc, topic name is Restauratie CD 50, page 2 of PlofPony's:

http://viertakt.messageboard.nl/forum/v ... 15&t=17567

Rgds.

[markking]

Hey that's great! - is it finished yet? I see a lot of similarities with the zk1-e (pedal mechanism, forks), and the 'e' (bodywork). You did a good job of finding all that NOS as well. What size tyres does it use? - you mention 2.25x17, the UK bikes all use 2.50x17 on 1.4 rims. I've still yet to start on my wheels, though I have all the parts required. Firstly I have to repair the wiring loom and install the internal frame components.

[Eric]

Wouw!! You know how to restore a bike!! Good job!!!

[markking]

Thanks mate - it's a great hobby, and hopefully these bikes will be good for another 40 years!

[Lejon]

Nice bikes! I find it inspiring to see how you experiment with Chinese and Honda parts. I've ridden my ss50z total loss a while ago and saturday i'm gonna look for a dax. But that's a skyteam and not an old Honda. So I wonder what Chinese parts will bring me!

[roow]

Good bezig, Lejon

[hypercub]

Nice job!
looks like new, but only better.
I have heard of a CB50 in the UK, but do you have these?
http://youtu.be/ak66fDDXQsM

[Mitlander]

Very nice work!! Eye for perfection...

[markking]

Nice job!
looks like new, but only better.
I have heard of a CB50 in the UK, but do you have these?
http://youtu.be/ak66fDDXQsM

Not seen one, but that doesn't mean we haven't got them. like you say, it's a CB50 motor.